UAW announces leadership changes amid retaliation findings in Tennessee
UAW announced leadership changes after a court monitor uncovered a retaliation scheme involving false allegations against its secretary-treasurer and deleted messages.
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Ukrainian man extradited for alleged role in global Conti ransomware scheme
A Ukrainian national has been extradited from Ireland to the United States and appeared in federal court in the Middle District of Tennessee.
NFIB survey shows decline in small business optimism and rising uncertainty
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Economic Trends Survey for September, indicating that the Small Business Optimism Index, while still above its 52-year average, declined…
Kenny Crenshaw discusses Supreme Court impact on small businesses in podcast
NFIB member Kenny Crenshaw, who owns Herbi-Systems Inc. in Bartlett, appeared on the latest episode of the Small Business Rundown podcast to discuss how recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions are…
NFIB report shows persistent hiring challenges for Tennessee small businesses
NFIB’s September jobs report shows that 32% of small business owners nationwide had job openings they could not fill, a figure unchanged from August.
Tennessee Department of Revenue schedules free webinar for new business owners
The Tennessee Department of Revenue will host a free webinar for new business owners on Wednesday, October 8, at 8:30 a.m. Central Time.
Memphis inmate convicted for possessing homemade weapons inside detention center
A federal jury in Memphis has found Mervin Anderson, 40, guilty of possessing contraband while incarcerated at the Detention Center.
Lewisburg woman receives prison sentence for international parental kidnapping
Kate Carson, a 38-year-old resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for international parental kidnapping.
Nashville man pleads guilty to federal child exploitation charges
Ladonta Glenn, a 31-year-old resident of Nashville, Tennessee, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the sexual exploitation and coercion of a minor.
Missouri woman sentenced for attempt to defraud Presley family out of Graceland ownership
Lisa Jeannie Findley, a 54-year-old resident of Kimberling City, Missouri, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for her involvement in a scheme aimed at fraudulently foreclosing on…
West Tennessee man receives 20-year sentence for enticement of a minor
Garrett Baughman, a 19-year-old resident of Wildersville, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to enticing a minor for sexual purposes.
Former Tennessee House speaker Glen Casada sentenced for fraud scheme involving fake mailer company
Former Tennessee Speaker of the House Glen Casada and his former Chief of Staff Cade Cothren have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a fraud and money…
NFIB reports cautious optimism among Tennessee’s small businesses amid hiring challenges
NFIB State Director Jim Brown has commented on the latest results from the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey, highlighting ongoing issues for small businesses in Tennessee. “Our small business…
Memphis diesel engine repair firm pleads guilty to Clean Air Act violations
P.T. Services, Inc., a Memphis-based company that repaired diesel engines, has pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act.
Memphis man receives over twelve-year sentence for drug distribution offenses
Randy Oliver, a 44-year-old Memphis resident, has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of possessing a controlled substance with intent…
Olive Branch woman sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief program
Lisa Evans, a 43-year-old resident of Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for her role in defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of more…
Six alleged Unknown Vice Lords members indicted for attempted murder in Tennessee
Six individuals alleged to be members of the Unknown Vice Lords (UVL) – Ghost Mob gang have been indicted in the Western District of Tennessee.
Former DVD company worker sentenced for theft and sale of unreleased blockbuster films
A former employee of a DVD and Blu-ray manufacturing company in Tennessee has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing pre-release copies of blockbuster movies and selling them…
Clay County pharmacy owners plead guilty in federal drug distribution case
Three individuals connected to two pharmacies in Celina, Tennessee, have pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal distribution of controlled substances and health care fraud.
Columbia man pleads guilty in plot targeting Nashville energy facility
Skyler Philippi, a 24-year-old resident of Columbia, Tennessee, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy…
Tennessee reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Aug. 30
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Tennessee for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week…
League of American Workers Founder: ‘Sen. Blackburn and Hagerty should vote to confirm all of Trump’s nominees’
Steve Cortes, Founder and President of the League of American Workers, encouraged U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn and Senator Bill Hagerty to vote to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees.
Sen. Blackburn declines to comment on the VA Home Loan Reform Act as veteran housing fears mount
Senator Blackburn, a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, declined to comment to the Old North News on the VA Home Loan Reform Act.
Tennessee Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown
The Department of Justice announced in Tennessee, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud takedown, involving over $14.6 billion in alleged…